Connections Answer January 12: If you’ve found yourself stumped by today’s Connections puzzle, you’re not alone. While not overly complicated, today’s puzzle posed some tricky moments that might have made you pause. It was one of those puzzles where you needed a bit of time to align everything just right, and even then, there were a few misleading connections. But don’t worry! Here’s a breakdown of today’s categories and their answers, designed to help you finish the puzzle and walk away with a sense of accomplishment.
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Connections Hints January 12
Things That Are Made Up
This category focuses on fictional elements and creations, but be aware of words that might be easily confused.
Words Used to Get Someone’s Attention
Think of words you would use to call someone’s attention or attract them in a particular way.
Things That Could Be Used on the Same Device
These words are connected by the fact that they could all function together on a single platform or device.
Things Featuring Tails
Look for words related to physical traits, but not all of them are as straightforward as they might appear.
Connections Answer January 12
Yellow Answers: FABRICATION
- Fairy Tale
- Fantasy
- Fiction
- Invention
These words all fall under the category of things that are made up or imagined. “Fabrication” typically refers to something that has been made up or invented, and all the other words here relate to genres of literature or forms of artistic creation. Although the genre of “Romance” might appear similar to some of these, it doesn’t quite fit in this category.
Green Answers: WOO
- Charm
- Court
- Pursue
- Romance
This category is more straightforward, though, at first glance, you might be tempted to think of “Romance” as another literary genre. The words “Woo,” “Charm,” “Court,” and “Pursue” are all tied to the act of attracting or winning someone over—whether in a literal or figurative sense.
Blue Answers: CLASSIC ATARI GAMES
- Asteroids
- Breakout
- Centipede
- Defender
If you’ve ever played video games, especially retro ones, these words will immediately click. All four are classic Atari games, iconic pieces of gaming history. If you didn’t recognize them, you might have made connections to other well-known games. Still, these all originate from the Atari console.
Purple Answers: THINGS FEATURING TAILS
- Coin Toss
- Comets
- Dress Coat
- Sonic the Hedgehog
This is the most quirky category. At first glance, “Coin Toss” might seem out of place, but the term “tail” applies to the backside of a coin. The other words here—Comets, Dress Coat, and Sonic the Hedgehog—all feature tails in various ways: comets have tails, the “Dress Coat” refers to a type of coat with a “tail” at the back, and Sonic the Hedgehog is a well-known character with a distinct tail.
Closing Thoughts
Today’s Connections puzzle wasn’t one of the easiest, but with a bit of time and consideration, it was undoubtedly solvable. The key to finishing the puzzle is recognizing the subtle connections between the words, such as genres, physical traits, and classic gaming references. Don’t worry if you stumbled—puzzle-solving is all about practice and patience. And, if you’re looking for a break, try your hand at the NYT Wordle puzzle, which provides a different kind of challenge with six chances to guess the right word.